GSConnect/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
Gnome Shell Extension Gsconnect
GSConnect is a GNOME Shell extension that implements the KDE Connect protocol to synchronize notifications, files, and clipboard data between a desktop and a mobile device. It serves as a cross-device synchronization tool and wireless file transfer utility, allowing for the mirrored exchange of system states and data over a local network.
The project enables remote device control, allowing a connected phone to manage a computer's media playback, adjust system volume, and operate the host cursor and keyboard. It also functions as a remote device controller for triggering phone actions, such as initiating camera capture or locating a device using an audible ringtone.
The extension covers a broad range of integration capabilities, including unified notification synchronization for SMS and phone calls, battery status monitoring, and the mounting of remote file systems for browsing. It further supports bidirectional data exchange for web links, text snippets, and contact lists.
Features
- GNOME Shell Extensions - Implemented as a GNOME Shell extension to provide deep system-level UI and API integration.
- Cross-Device Protocol Implementations - Implements the KDE Connect protocol to bridge GNOME desktop environments with mobile devices.
- File Transfer and Sync - Provides utilities for transferring files, text snippets, and links between connected devices.
- Clipboard Synchronization - Mirrors text clipboard data between devices through automatic or manual synchronization.
- Cross-Device Synchronization - Mirrors clipboard content, system notifications, and battery status between desktop and mobile devices.
- Notification Synchronization - Mirrors mobile system notifications to the desktop for remote interaction and viewing.
- File Transfer Utilities - Provides a wireless utility for sending files, links, and text snippets over a local network.
- Unified Notification Streams - Aggregates mobile phone notifications, calls, and SMS messages into a unified desktop feed.
- Network Protocol Implementations - Implements the KDE Connect protocol for device discovery, pairing, and encrypted data exchange.
- TLS Traffic Encryption - Secures all cross-device communication and command execution via TLS-encrypted network tunnels.
- State Synchronization Systems - Synchronizes system states, including clipboards and notifications, to maintain consistency across devices.
- Device File Transfers - Facilitates the transfer of files, links, and text between a host and a connected mobile device.
- Remote Device Controllers - Allows a connected mobile device to control the host computer's cursor and keyboard.
- Remote Input Controllers - Allows a connected mobile device to act as a remote mouse and keyboard for the host computer.
- Remote Command Execution - Allows bidirectional execution of shell commands between the connected desktop and mobile device.
- Remote File System Mounts - Exposes the remote device's storage as a local directory for seamless file browsing and management.
- Remote Media Playback - Provides remote control over audio and video playback as well as system volume management.
- Secure Message Exchanges - Facilitates secure, bidirectional transmission of text messages between a host and a mobile device.
- SMS and MMS Management - Enables reading and composing SMS messages from a desktop by interfacing with a connected phone.
- D-Bus Desktop Services - Uses D-Bus for asynchronous inter-process communication between the GNOME Shell and background services.
